Vehicle Description
There were a total of 629 Oldsmobile Hurst Pace Cars made in 1972,
499 total hardtops were built with 279 hardtops without sunroofs
produced. This car is one of the 279. The 1972 Hurst/Olds pace car
was actually developed by Hurst Performance, and not Oldsmobile.
Due to a tragic accident involving the 1971 Indy Pace car, which
was a Dodge Challenger, the major auto manufacturers were reluctant
to provide the pace car for the 1972 Indy race. Hurst Performance
stepped up and volunteered to sponsor the 1972 pace car. Oldsmobile
provided the Cutlass Supreme coupe and convertible. It was the
first and only time an Indy Pace car was sponsored by a
manufacturer other than an automobile manufacturer, and first time
to include a major supplier's name in the title. The only color
available was Cameo White with reflective 3M gold stripes that were
stickers, not paint. This car features a matching numbers 455cid
Rocket V8 rated at 270hp mated to a Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic
transmission with console-mounted Hurst "Dual Gate" shifter and a
W-25 Ram Air Hood. Original interior features air conditioning
(that needs charged) and an 8-track player. The 1972 Hurst/Olds
pace car edition coupe offered here is a 56,000 original mile car
(not indicated on title) with original owner's manual and includes
the signature of Jack "Doc" Watson in the trunk. Watson worked
alongside George Hurst at Hurst Performance, and helped develop the
world-famous Hurst shifter and other innovations, including the
Hurst/Olds 442 and Hurst Hairy Olds Cutlass drag/exhibition cars.
This car was purchased from original owner and has been garaged
inside. A clean car that runs and drives well.
